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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

From a Syrian connection the site answered with a cache-layer 403 error instead of its pages, so none of Rock Paper Shotgun's news, reviews or features could be read.

Landing pageFails

The Rock Paper Shotgun website did not load from a Syrian connection on desktop. Its cache server returned an "Error 403 Unavailable" page (error 54113) in place of the site.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. A community volunteer asked parent company Ziff Davis to remove the country-level restriction in August 2026, and no reply has followed.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer sent a wider petition to Ziff Davis and Gamer Network naming Rock Paper Shotgun among the properties blocking Syrian traffic, asking that the country-level geofence be removed. No reply followed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Rock Paper Shotgun is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Rock Paper Shotgun directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.